BeechTalk - BT - Lancair IV-p

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Sep 2016, 06:24

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Picking her up tomorrow expect some simulated engine failure stuff this weekend as part of my self training

That deserves a big ATTA BOY. :clap:

what a great looking airplane, :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Sep 2016, 19:29

Plane back in the hangar. Interior is as comfortable as it is pretty. I did some single engine out work today and feel confident I could dead stick it from high. If it quits on take off then you land straight ahead and maybe your time is up. At 120 kts, it's coming down at 1000 FPM with the prop pulled back.

This thing is a hot rod but as long as you stay out of the ice and don't get it slow in a turn, it's a capable and comfortable machine. It's not for everyone but for a long range, attractive, comfortable machine for 2-3 people or 4 people (short hops) there's absolutely nothing in the certified world that can do what a Lancair IV does. It's also incredibly FUN to fly.

Next stop: air conditioning.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Sep 2016, 19:40

Username Protected wrote:

Plane back in the hangar. Interior is as comfortable as it is pretty. I did some single engine work today and feel confident I could dead stick it from high. If it quits on take off then you land straight ahead and maybe your time is up. At 120 kts, it's coming down at 1000 FPM with the prop pulled back.

This thing is a hot rod but as long as you stay out of the ice and don't get it slow in a turn, it's a capable and comfortable machine. It's not for everyone but for a long range, attractive, comfortable machine for 2-3 people or 4 people (short hops) there's absolutely nothing in the certified world that can do what a Lancair IV does. It's also incredibly FUN to fly.

Next stop: air conditioning.

Is that nerve-racking, flying single engine in the Lancair?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Sep 2016, 20:13

Username Protected wrote:

Plane back in the hangar. Interior is as comfortable as it is pretty. I did some single engine work today and feel confident I could dead stick it from high. If it quits on take off then you land straight ahead and maybe your time is up. At 120 kts, it's coming down at 1000 FPM with the prop pulled back.

This thing is a hot rod but as long as you stay out of the ice and don't get it slow in a turn, it's a capable and comfortable machine. It's not for everyone but for a long range, attractive, comfortable machine for 2-3 people or 4 people (short hops) there's absolutely nothing in the certified world that can do what a Lancair IV does. It's also incredibly FUN to fly.

Next stop: air conditioning.

Is that nerve-racking, flying single engine in the Lancair?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Sep 2016, 23:26

So, how is the Baron? I still want that plane but my '82 will have to do for now.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Sep 2016, 03:09

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there's absolutely nothing in the certified world that can do what a Lancair IV does.

Except for the Certified Lancair, aka Columbia, Corvalis, Ttx :dancing:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Sep 2016, 08:17

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there's absolutely nothing in the certified world that can do what a Lancair IV does.

Except for the Certified Lancair, aka Columbia, Corvalis, Ttx :dancing:

The IV-P will smoke a Columbia by 50-60kts and has a pressurized cabin albeit at higher risk. Totally different machine.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Sep 2016, 08:18

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So, how is the Baron? I still want that plane but my '82 will have to do for now.

I think I have it sold to a fellow BTer; going into pre buy next week.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Sep 2016, 12:12

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So, how is the Baron? I still want that plane but my '82 will have to do for now.

I think I have it sold to a fellow BTer; going into pre buy next week.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Sep 2016, 16:33

I flew the Lancair about 4 hours on training related missions. I shot a few approaches, practiced slow flight (85kts), and practiced pumping the gear down. I have backed my approach speeds off to 90kts with ample energy over the fence for a flare after a brief float. I've cut off my speed brakes in the flare habit too. The more I fly this airplane; the more I love it.

I've decided to remove the non touch Garmin G3X displays, Tru-Trak Sorcerer autopilot and GTX 27 transponder in place for the touch screen G3X, Garmin AP and G3X ADSB in/out. If anyone needs any of this stuff for their airplane project; let me know.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Sep 2016, 17:29

[quote="Michael Tarver"][quote="Michael Chartier"][quote]there's absolutely nothing in the certified world that can do what a Lancair IV does.[/quote

Michael C,
I gotta go with Michael T on this one. I LOVE my Columbia as you. I saw 271 knots ONCE but that was with a 96 knot tailwind.

Across the pond where your countries are like our New England states It doesn't matter much but I just came back from Colorado to North Carolina (still great in COL3) I would have been at FL25 and 2 hours or more faster.

Not sure why you got the -1 in prior post. All training should give us just a bit of :bugeye:

Training in a IV-P should deserve :bugeye:

I wanna go :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 Oct 2016, 09:17

What will liability only insurance cost on a IV-P?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 Oct 2016, 09:19

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What will liability only insurance cost on a IV-P?

If you have to ask....

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 Oct 2016, 09:40

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What will liability only insurance cost on a IV-P?

If you have to ask....

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 Oct 2016, 15:47

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What will liability only insurance cost on a IV-P?

Brad- Depending on the experience level of the pilot I'm going to guess 2-3k per year (I would say more $3k than $2k) for just liability only. Hull coverage on these airplanes is insane - did I say insane. The last one we insured ran mid teens for a $350k insured value IVP turbine - driven in part by the experience of the pilot but the hull insurance is about 5X what you would expect in a TBM/Meridian etc. Meaning insurance for a $1.5m Meridian, TBM etc is about what you will pay in a $350k IVP turbine. Crazy.....It is a rarity that owners are insuring the hull.